Day in The Life of a Software Engineer (ep. 37)

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Today I made some nice improvements to my side project, so I'll walk you through what I did and how it works behind the scenes.
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[@JaegerPy]

Not the first but I should probably be pinned....simply because... Anyways Love your content!!!❤

[@user-vd9if8uu6g]

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[@Revis_Carl]

marko is always boosting my motivation for software engineering, whenever i watch it im really motivated enough to learn codes and about vs studio.

[@withmarko]

Hey thanks for the nice comment! 😊

[@alexbmw5503]

Me same situation always boosting my motivation.

[@midnqp]

Couldn't agree more ✨ I get all the dev vibes from him - so calm and collected and inspiring!

[@gwnbw]

Which part motivated you?

[@dev77cmd]

Man, the cinematography is out of this world, seriously. Those random shots around Oslo are stunning.

[@user-hd8tg4em2n]

it's also very pretentious.

[@withmarko]

Hey I do love eye-candy footage sometimes, but I am no cinematographer so it's a fair point :)

[@mehliamm]

I'm so grateful that I found Ur channel at the beginning of this year cuz every time u upload I enjoy every bit of it❤️ my inspiration on becoming a software engineer!✨

[@withmarko]

Hey thanks, I’m so glad to hear that 😊

[@derickmoncado]

Ultra chill DITL. Love the quality man, keep it up!

[@itznukeey]

Your drink next to the laptop is giving me anxiety lol

[@vladislavshablovskij979]

Thx for wallpaper packs. It's really cool I love it!

[@hapaise2924]

really love these small vlogs, really motivates me to get back to working on my project!

[@withmarko]

Hey that's amazing, keep it up, my friend! :)

[@emilianodev]

it's fantastic your new project

[@subratsamal6500]

Hey Marko! Hope you are having a great day. I have been watching your videos/vlogs from the starting, and one thing I have to say is, the quality of the video has increased so much. The video quality as well as the content. It has helped me a lot for my coding skills and knowledge(as a student I absolutely love this). Only thing that I would love is the video to be a bit longer like 10-15mins. Thanks Marko for everything. Much Love

[@withmarko]

Hey thank you so much for supporting me for a long time, and for the nice comment! :) Noted, actually the next video is going to be a bit longer!

[@Gus-xb7yd]

Great vid as always! You should do a Q&A video! Have so many questions about being a software engineer in Norway vs the US!

[@DeltaXML_Ltd]

Great to see what your daily life is like ! Great content, keep it up

[@lucasnijssen]

As always great video! Keep it up!

[@unekuejiga9817]

Amazing job Marko... Love the chilled vlogs

[@withmarko]

Hey thank you! :)

[@shad-intech]

Love your videos, they really encourage me.

[@withmarko]

Thanks, I’m glad to hear, keep going! 😃

[@lutzzdias]

I’ve always wanted to create a KZbin channel but never really knew how I’d do it. I’m currently in the middle of Software Engineering degree and your channel is my biggest inspiration for when I decide to actually do it. You’re doing a really good job, keep it up 🚀

[@withmarko]

Hey that's awesome! I'm excited for you to go ahead and give it a go! And make sure to post links here in the comments, when you create a channel :)

[@user-cm5gj8dg2v]

Hi Markos! I love your videos. I'm from Tucuman, Argentina. I dream with work as a developer. I start a course, and i started reading for my self. Keep doing this, is great.

[@jucosmon]

love your content man

[@scienceavocado5571]

OneMenu is great!!! I love watching your videos and then having the new feature on my Mac instantly. Is like the best kind of tech announcement.

[@withmarko]

Hey thank you for the nice comment, I'm glad you like the app! :)

[@rakhmonjonovasadbek8]

Has been released on time for me. Your videos are inspiring me very much. I am learning backend now

[@withmarko]

Hey that's fantastic, keep going with backend learning my friend! :)

[@EduardoHenrique-nd1ro]

Thanks for the amazing video, Marko! Have a great week ahead! Cheers from Brazil!

[@withmarko]

Hey thank you so much! :) Cheers Eduardo! 🇧🇷

[@georgigeorgiev6402]

Your vlogs have motivated me to finally start learning some coding. I've never done anything code-related and started with very basic HTML stuff, and it feels amazing to be able to change the color of your text with code, lol. I know it probably sounds super stupid to people who are advanced, but it's really fascinating to me. Anyways, keep up the great work man!

[@withmarko]

Hey this is absolutely awesome! I'm excited for your journey, keep going and you will be making your own apps soon! :)

[@casualgameplay4k]

I think that ""little"" satisfaction when coding something and seeing it work is always great

[@DeepakSharma-sq4bt]

Marko man you are so inspiring. I'm going to sit for 2 hours in the night to make some progress towards my side project. Keep inspiring us man. Bless you.

[@user-vd9if8uu6g]

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[@withmarko]

Hey that's fantastic! Let's goo! :)

[@gaaa20]

You are really an inspiration! Even if the out of the box feature with low code can cater the client's requirement I'm opting to write custom JavaScript code because I watched your video haha kidding!. Keep working and producing awesome contents mate!

[@kamiluhryn]

I love this app 😁 The best window manager I’ve ever used - can’t wait for new updates! ✌️

[@withmarko]

Hey thank you! :)

[@WhiteRickRoss]

Great content as always ! Keep going !

[@withmarko]

Thank you! :)

[@maximood-tired]

the resizing is a very good idea! I think I will use your WM instead of Rectangle, automatic resiizing is so handy

[@withmarko]

Hey thanks that's so awesome to hear! :) Make sure to press CMD when resizing the window to activate this mode :)

[@SunnyB06]

I just got my first mac, and its so hard to create side by side windows compared to the windows OS i'm used to. Def gonna download this, thanks bro.

[@BryanWang-hf4pf]

Watching ur vlog always make me calm down and motivated. Luv from China🇨🇳

[@KikoSpasovski18]

Your videos really keep me motivated to keep learning and achieve this type of lifestyle, KEEP IT UP!! Pozdrav iz Makedonije

[@withmarko]

Hej hvala puno! Pozdrav i srecno :)

[@ekamvirsingh193]

You are living my dream life 😊😊 thanks for motivating me

[@davidrussell6559]

I like your idea. Right now, I use Magnet and although it snaps to any corner, I have to adjust my all my windows when I need more space for one window over the other.

[@withmarko]

Hey thanks 😃

[@swarupmahata9717]

Really nice project on working you and very inspiring content getting idea.⭐

[@withmarko]

Hey thanks! :)

[@nao-entendi]

I need more! haha Great video!

[@thedevbek]

That is going to be awesome. I am always fighting with windows. When I want more than just 2 side by side!

[@withmarko]

Hey yep! You can just hold CMD when dragging a window and it will snap to available space, and then you can also hold CMD while resizing to activate this new feature in the video :)

[@user-el8iq8xq9v]

you got yourself a new subscriber

[@webolate]

Great video ❤

[@jithendhar8817]

Always love your videos, Marko! Could you please share some insights for SWE aspirants(especially for those who come from non-cs background)? Please 😊

[@victorkoome9096]

Marko, you inspire me.

[@p3rk354]

Ily Marko

[@gary610]

Watched all of Marko’s videos and finally caught up to the latest one! Hehe ❤🎉

[@withmarko]

Hey that's amazing, thank you! 😊

[@anywaylose3999]

I am a software engineer student from Russia, on my last year as a student. Working on a part-time job as a software engineer as well, glad i found your channel last year, your videos and view of Oslo really motivates me. Keep it up, great channel

[@mclovin104]

Bro can you give me some tips.i am a new cs student

[@munkf]

Nice Video on Software Engineering

[@videosuu300]

I am using your one menu app on mac, and exactly what you are working now is what I am looking for! when you resize a window other should adjust, just like windows

[@withmarko]

Hey thanks for the comment! Yep it's out now already, just hold CMD when you resize a window :)

[@dannyspina5715]

Hey, I love the aesthetics of your videos and vlogs! Great work! Regarding aesthetics, would you mind sharing your Visual Studio Code theme? It looks really nice and smooth :)

[@beastnighttv]

even tho I don't use a Mac, I need this Window manager :) Love you Marko 💙

[@withmarko]

Hey thank you for this nice comment :)

[@Musiclovers_21]

when I see your programming video, I feel more confidence and motivation for programming. 😊

[@withmarko]

That's fantastic, keep it up! :)

[@user-kc6df1hj6t]

I would love to see a video about the applications that you use on your macbook

[@agungstark8100]

your videos is moodbooster for me marko

[@withmarko]

Hey that's amazing to hear, than you! :)

[@lacheliereinstein5872]

Ayo Marko! I really love your content! Btw where can I get your backpack ?

[@albertahnlide]

Hi Marko! I switched from rectangle for the WM in oneMenu and it has been great so far. One thing I liked with rectangle however was the feature of being able to move a window to another monitor by pressing the snapping command twice. Is this something that could be implemented in oneMenu as well? Keep up the great work!

[@abhayraj1281]

Thanks A lot for motivation

[@withmarko]

Hey I'm glad you like the video :)

[@pedrinbalafina4122]

Broooo I want that feature so much.

[@teezyseason]

this channel >>>

[@yeman1218]

The Most productive days are the days marko uploads video 💥

[@andreabreu4248]

If you look for the bright side this situation can be a superb feature hahahahaha yours videos as always still great! Thanks for the video.

[@withmarko]

Hahaha, yeah maybe I should polish it up a bit and keep it 😄

[@StrongestNerd]

Great video, as always! Your videos are relaxing, and I'm learning little by little what it takes to be a SWE. Even though I'm in IT studying Cybersecurity, lol. I do, however, have an interest in being a SWE later on in my career. Love the content!

[@withmarko]

Hey thank you! That's exciting, keep going and best of luck on your journey! :)

[@StrongestNerd]

@@withmarko Thank you! I appreciate you!

[@ProCoder.F]

inspiring.. thanks mate

[@rifathasan2390]

Love you boss,,,,my dream software engineer

[@moishinetzer]

Awesome! If you want to see amazing multi-window UI/UX you only need to look at Windows 11 - they have absolutely nailed it. I would love it If you would add some visual feedback that a border is "sticky" i.e. it will resize the other snapped windows. In windows when you hover over the resizeable edge of the window that is snapped with others that you want to drag it will glow blue.

[@withmarko]

Hey thank you for the comment! Yes I agree windows 11 has really nailed the UX for window management. I will try to move towards this in the future versions, and visual feedback would definitely be one of the easier features to add, yet a very nice improvement. Thanks!

[@MatheusJesus-nb1zs]

I am still studying in law school, but thanks to Marko, now I've joined a coding course also

[@withmarko]

Wow, let's go, this is awesome! :)

[@micazev]

Marko, love your channel!! are you building something similar to magnet?

[@fleischer444]

What monitor arm and monitors do you use? Great video as always!

[@DevlogBill]

I like the idea of having your IDE snap into place. I wonder is it possible to have other things like your browser snap into a certain position on your screen? You have excellent ideas for innovation.

[@withmarko]

Hey thank you for the nice comment! Actually this feature works for other windows as well :)

[@DevlogBill]

@@withmarko Really?? I didn't know? After I finish the project I am working on at the moment I may give your idea a try and see how to go about it, thanks for sharing.

[@francy4551]

You are always motivates me to do smth, so luv your videos! Keep going mate

[@withmarko]

Hey thank you 😊🙏

[@NN-xn2jb]

what a peaceful city

[@schwebepaul4967]

Thank you for your content. Always really relaxing! Greetings from Austria :)

[@withmarko]

Hey thanks for the comment 😊 Greetings 🇦🇹

[@emilianodev]

i love it

[@letsthinkit]

Hey Marko! Love the way you tell stories through your videos! I'm a senior in high school planning on pursuing computer engineering, but apprehensive on whether I should go for software engineering or more on the hardware side (chip design). I was wondering if an early year college student can get internships at companies with limited experience as well :)

[@withmarko]

Hey thank you! :) Those are both amazing career paths you are considering. It is definitely possible to get internships at companies with limited experience, the only requirement is to show you are eager to learn, and that you are passionate about your particular area of choice. Having a super small side project to show is a huge plus! :) Keep going, and be brave :)

[@dera_ng]

Norway has been my dream country since late 2020. My passion for planning, designing, building and learning how software evolves (usually through user interaction) has been steadily growing; thus nurturing this guilty pleasure for learning/mastering algorithms and data structures to improve efficiency and inspire flawless software 🙂.... I really hope Marko can be my mentor as he's probably living a life really close to what I only dream of these days. I've been learning Norwegian for sometime now through Duolingo and KZbin and other Norwegian apps, movies and books. Tulsen takk!!!

[@phanuelmutuma]

Marko which scroll reverser do you use when switching from your mac trackpad to the mouse

[@3ckya]

Video quality is next level

[@withmarko]

Thank you! 🙏

[@aftab_ahmad97]

Quality is really super . 😀

[@withmarko]

Thanks 😊

[@anshsocial]

Hey which type of SE are you? btw i love your uploads!

[@StefanRows]

I need this window manager. Can't find anything remotely working like windows power tools fancy zones on Mac. Great Vlog btw :)

[@withmarko]

Hey thank you, it's free to download at withmarko.com/one-menu :)

[@geodix2140]

Hey marko!!! Tysm for motivating us, just cuz of you I learned swift(I don't wanna brag but it's my 13 programming language) :)))

[@withmarko]

Oh wow, that's awesome, keep going! :) I'm glad you like the videos :)

[@jugmilic2096]

Hvala za video! Samo nastavi. Sad bar imam sta da gledam.

[@withmarko]

Hej hvala, pozdrav! 😊

[@uzairnouman4484]

Hi marko!! could you plz make a video on devices & tools that you using for videos making!! bczz i likee your videos so much!! plzzzzzzzz

[@jamesklemke2034]

What watch do you use ? And what laptop do you use? Thanks

[@Anonymous-6598]

3:39. As a developer, I think it was a feature. This is also needed in Windows.

[@lekso02]

Got an idea for an another project u can maybe do, make a proper path bar for Mac. Where you can actually see the full path to a file etc. Just a random idea i had plus it would help apple uses a lot. Love the content as well keep it up!!

[@withmarko]

Oh that's interesting, now that you mention it, I would love to have this feature! :)

[@princeoguru446]

I am always motivated when i watch your videos❤ Is square totally free

[@opencode1]

I would love if you would consider the possibility to make a explanation of recruiters and how we can work and approach them. A lot of juniors like me now are facing the power more than ever of having to work to get a referral

[@withmarko]

Hey thanks for the suggestion! In my experience it's a numbers game, the more places you apply, the higher the chances are. :)

[@opencode1]

@@withmarko well everybody says the same thing Marko but i saw your video at Honeypot and really trust your feedback. But anyway haha am not lying am looking up maybe if you will have time to make i t more concrete for juniors positions. I mean even to reach out to them, most of them are cool on Linkeidn and on inbox they dont even reply.. But thank you.

[@joaowatanabe]

You could do a beta update for us to try some experimental or new features, i think it would be nice. tks for another good video :)

[@withmarko]

Hey that's a great idea! Maybe in the future I will add a beta update channel for early adopters, haha! As of now, all features are in prod, though!

[@ClassyOnionUK]

Hi Marko, I don’t really ever comment on stuff but keep it up. Your style of blogs here is really nice and not like what I see from anyone else here on KZbin. :)

[@withmarko]

Hey thank you for the kind comment 🙏 It puts a smile on my face and helps me stay motivated 🙌

[@jamiemorrissey2858]

Nice, current CS student in San Diego. Wish me luck.

[@withmarko]

Hey best of luck my friend! 🙌😃

[@bhavisettisricharansbdbukf3784]

Quick question : How do you keep your work space different from ur personal space on your laptop ! (or) do u have another laptop ?

[@savvasgiannoukas4668]

Hey Marko, Love your content, and the one menu app. I am using the one menu app, and I wanted to ask if you can make the point where the window understands in which section of the screen it should be aligned, to happen a bit earlier. I find myself all the time having to go really deep in the corner in order to make the app align in the 1/4 of the screen. Also, not sure if you have a feedback section, but it would be a good idea to add that somewhere in order to capture more of these in order to make certain improvements that the community can think about.

[@withmarko]

Hey thank you for the feedback! As of now there is a channel on the discord server to post feature requests and feedback :) I'll note down your request and make the snap targets a bit bigger :)

[@khacctin]

your video is good ❤

[@chrikke]

for the window snapping: It would help if you made it take up the amount of space left on the same axis as you are pulling, in the situation you show at around 3:35. It would make sense as you probably don't want 3 apps on one axis anyway. But you might want to use another piece of software and snap that in place, which you can't if the other windows takes all the space it is really strange macbooks don't already have this built into the system considering apple is all about productivity. Maybe because their lower end laptops only has 8gb of ram and they want them to seem fast?

[@withmarko]

Hey thanks for the comment! This feature is only activated while holding CMD, so it shouldn't interfere with normal resizing. I'm not really sure why Apple doesn't include a proper window manager, I wish they did!

[@chrikke]

@@withmarko Apple is really good at creating good stuff. But they are also good at avoiding features any devices should have for some reason

[@vuat1494]

Do you use your phone to record videos or go pro??

[@_withnikhil]

"May this Diwali be a festival of lights that dispels the darkness of ignorance and brings wisdom and joy to your life. Happy Diwali to you Marko!"🎆✨ Love from India 🇮🇳!!

[@pissoff7407]

Happy Diwali ❤

[@user-vd9if8uu6g]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJTMpKidost8sNU

[@validatedev]

For the feature improvement, please test Swish's implementation. Smoother.

[@withmarko]

Oh hey, thanks for this! I will definitely take a look! :)

[@validatedev]

@@withmarko welcome 🤗

[@aftab_ahmad97]

I really want to try your this ( one memu ) but bad luck I use windows .

[@begood3828]

Hey man im a beginner in programing and i wanted to know if Macbook Pro M2 8gb is enough ?

[@addytoea9231]

When would you create a version for windows?

[@jack_2612]

Hey Marko, I've been using your window manager for quite a while and it's great (I love the spacing, it makes multitasking feel less cluttered), but I can't get the new feature to work. Correct me if I got it wrong, but is it enough to just resize one window horizontally to force the other(s) to resize?

[@withmarko]

Hey thank you, and sorry for confusion! :) The new feature is activated by holding CMD, I will update the documentation!

[@DonCafecito]

Great video as always Marko! I have a question for you (if you don't mind me asking?), are there any good books that you recommend reading to improve one's 'critical thinking' and 'logical thinking' skills? Currently reading this book called "Deep Work" by Cal Newport and its a good read so far! Also, are there any techniques or 'tips' that you use in your personal and/or work life to stay focused on and to become 'more productive'? Definitely very interesting in hearing your thoughts! Keep up the great content btw!

[@hajarbrk4636]

What is your opinion about "deep work"

[@Itsmattdunn]

Great work on the updates mate. I gotta ask, what camera do you use for all these shots?

[@withmarko]

Hey thanks! This is filmed with the Sony A74 :)

[@lakshanmadubashika3248]

can I know what monitors you use for work..